700 Solved Problems In Vector Mechanics for Engineers Volume II: Dynamics (Schaum's Solved Problems Series) [Paperback]

Joseph Shelley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070566879 | ISBN-13: 978-0070566873 | Publication Date: April 1, 1991 | Edition: 1

Intended for all college students majoring in engineering, each book is a complete and expert source of problems with solutions and is the most comprehensive solved-problem reference in its subject. There is no expository text or presentation of theory and 50 per cent of the problems are in SI units. This will be the companion to the recently published volume.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070566879
• ISBN-13: 978-0070566873
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Shelly! I love this book., May 20, 2007

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N. Ali (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 700 Solved Problems In Vector Mechanics for Engineers Volume II: Dynamics (Schaum's Solved Problems Series) (Paperback)

This book is possibly the best dynamics books I've laid my hands on. I am an engineering student using this for a first-year Mechanics course, and this book is a lifesaver.

Each chapter starts with 'questions' like 'give a definition of moment of inertia' and then proceeds to actually explain the concepts as opposed to starting with lengthy derivations. The text is clear, aided by diagrams and the derivations that are provided are usually easy to follow.

But the real gem comes afterwards - the author starts with small, fairly simple problems in the beginning, and then each successive problem builds on the concepts learned from the earlier problems. In this way, one learns progressively, as opposed to having all the information presented at once. After six or seven questions, you will be solving more advanced questions. It is *essential* to work through the problems in order unless one already has a thorough knowledge of the topics covered in those problems. The worked solutions don't just give a method, they give explanations and the rationale behind solving it that particular way.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough - I went from dreading Dynamics to loving the challenge.

Be aware though that this book does not cover orbital dynamics.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not 100% Helpful, June 29, 2008

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Michael Magallon "MM" (LA, CA, USA!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 700 Solved Problems In Vector Mechanics for Engineers Volume II: Dynamics (Schaum's Solved Problems Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this solution's manual to assist me with Beer & Johnston's Vector Mechanics for Engineers. Although the solutions they provide therein are clear and complete, you should not expect to find a solution to a specific problem bedeviling you. I spent a great deal of time looking for a similar solved problem from which I could harvest the technique and apply to my situation but, 70% of the time I was unsuccessful. In the absence of a solutions manual from the publisher and limited professor office hours, this may be your only recourse. Good Luck!

4.0 out of 5 stars Suppliments Beer Dynamics, May 20, 2008

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Marco Ramos (Claremont, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 700 Solved Problems In Vector Mechanics for Engineers Volume II: Dynamics (Schaum's Solved Problems Series) (Paperback)

If your text book is Beer Vector Mechanics for Engineers 8 edition, I think you'll find this a very helpful supplement. Equations are similarly formatted, but explanations are somewhat different (and for me more understandable). Many problems are more basic and you get the chance to build up to the problems in Beer's book.

It's infinitely more helpful than Schaum's Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics 5th Ed, by E.W.Nelson, C.L. Best, et al. If you're using the Beer book, I think this Schaum's book will confuse and frustrate you.